CHINA MOON RESTAURANT
1540 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The ma
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several different food in plastic containers on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the upright reach in cooler at the cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of chicken at 71°F on a rack next to the fryer. As per the manager they put it there approximately one hour ago. The cook started frying the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touched his face and continued prepping chicken.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg drop soup (121F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (121F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the soups were put on line approximately three hours ago. The cook checked and noticed the heating element was off. The cook turned on the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with different proteins and vegetables on the walk-in freezer floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat over broccoli in the walk-in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container with water and a towel in the hand washing sink. I removed it to wash my hands and the operator put it back. Repeat Violation
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Observed a quaternary test kit chlorine is being used to sanitize.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different food and metal pans with noddles on the walk-in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different food and metal pans with noddles on the walk-in freezer floor. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different food and metal pans with noddles on the walk-in freezer floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager moved the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a container with a water temperature of 105°F. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled throughout the cook line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bucket in the sink.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the manager the following employees have been working for more than 60 days; Lee, Ronald
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 532-8758
Website: http://eatchinamoon.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(233 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
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✓ Meal Delivery
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025